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Financial Clearance Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, insurance, and financial services at every level from entry-level to senior, with specializations in prior authorization, revenue cycle management, and insurance verification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With supervision, the Financial Clearance Specialist I:
- Reviews and monitors new patient daily appointment record and identifies and prioritizes patients with insurance plans that require prior authorization.
- Verifies insurance benefits, utilizing automated eligibility systems, payer portals, and/or telephone communication.
- Accurately and courteously communicates financial clearance process to patients, including a high-level benefits explanation, network status of DFCI for their plan, and authorization/ referral requirements; assists patients with resolving insurance related issues prior to initiating treatment.
- Reprioritizes work to respond to requests for clearance for clinically urgent patients and produces high quality work under time constraints.
- Monitors established patient work queues to ensure required authorization and/or referrals are obtained prior to service being rendered and within payer guidelines.
- Works with patient and/or Primary Care Physicians to complete payer-specific prior authorization request forms and applies appropriate guidelines to prior authorization requests.
- Responds to health plan-reviewed prior authorization requests that do not meet initial policy criteria. Works with the health plan to resolve issues and/or coordinate appropriate provider-to-health plan interventions (e.g., peer-to-peer discussions, letters of medical necessity, provider-initiated appeals, etc.).
- Effectively communicates with appropriate DFCI staff (e.g., New Patient Representatives, New Patient Coordinators, Established Patient Schedulers, clinical team) regarding financial clearance status.
- Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete records related to financial clearance activities to support post-claim denial workflows.
- Completes assigned work queues, projects, and other duties as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:- Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong relationship building skills and collaboration abilities.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize work with direction within established policies and meet pre-determined deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with sensitive patient information and maintain confidentiality; ability to use good judgment, tact, and sensitivity.
- Working knowledge of Epic or other hospital information systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of third-party payer rules and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
- MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum Experience: - 2-3 years of relevant work experience, such as hospital/physician office, prior authorization, financial counseling and/or billing experience.
- Other relevant experiences include, but are not limited to healthcare/business administration, training or instructional design, health insurance, medical policy review, and/or pharmacy support.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to .
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
.Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$49,700.00 - $59,500.00Overview
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With supervision, the Financial Clearance Specialist I:
- Reviews and monitors new patient daily appointment record and identifies and prioritizes patients with insurance plans that require prior authorization.
- Verifies insurance benefits, utilizing automated eligibility systems, payer portals, and/or telephone communication.
- Accurately and courteously communicates financial clearance process to patients, including a high-level benefits explanation, network status of DFCI for their plan, and authorization/ referral requirements; assists patients with resolving insurance related issues prior to initiating treatment.
- Reprioritizes work to respond to requests for clearance for clinically urgent patients and produces high quality work under time constraints.
- Monitors established patient work queues to ensure required authorization and/or referrals are obtained prior to service being rendered and within payer guidelines.
- Works with patient and/or Primary Care Physicians to complete payer-specific prior authorization request forms and applies appropriate guidelines to prior authorization requests.
- Responds to health plan-reviewed prior authorization requests that do not meet initial policy criteria. Works with the health plan to resolve issues and/or coordinate appropriate provider-to-health plan interventions (e.g., peer-to-peer discussions, letters of medical necessity, provider-initiated appeals, etc.).
- Effectively communicates with appropriate DFCI staff (e.g., New Patient Representatives, New Patient Coordinators, Established Patient Schedulers, clinical team) regarding financial clearance status.
- Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete records related to financial clearance activities to support post-claim denial workflows.
- Completes assigned work queues, projects, and other duties as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:- Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong relationship building skills and collaboration abilities.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize work with direction within established policies and meet pre-determined deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with sensitive patient information and maintain confidentiality; ability to use good judgment, tact, and sensitivity.
- Working knowledge of Epic or other hospital information systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of third-party payer rules and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
- MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum Experience: - 2-3 years of relevant work experience, such as hospital/physician office, prior authorization, financial counseling and/or billing experience.
- Other relevant experiences include, but are not limited to healthcare/business administration, training or instructional design, health insurance, medical policy review, and/or pharmacy support.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to .
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
.Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial clearance specialist jobs.
- Experience verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining prior authorizations from commercial and government payers
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and payer web portals
- Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding conventions
- Strong understanding of revenue cycle workflows from patient intake through billing
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance requirements and patient financial confidentiality standards
Tips for Your Financial Clearance Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to revenue cycle language
Financial clearance roles live inside billing and revenue cycle departments, so your resume should use terms like prior authorization, insurance eligibility verification, and accounts receivable. Generic finance or admin language will get screened out before a hiring manager sees it.
Highlight payer-specific system experience
Employers filter hard for candidates who've worked inside specific payer portals and electronic health record systems. Name the platforms you've used directly on your resume rather than listing them under a general skills section so they surface in keyword searches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial clearance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by clinical specialty served
Financial clearance work differs meaningfully between oncology, orthopedics, and behavioral health because payer rules and authorization requirements vary by specialty. Filtering your search by clinical setting lets you pitch your existing payer knowledge as a direct match rather than a general fit.
Prepare concrete examples of denial reversals
Interviewers for these roles almost always ask how you've handled a denied authorization or a coverage dispute. Walk in with a specific scenario that shows how you identified the issue, escalated correctly, and resolved it within payer deadlines.
Negotiate by citing authorization volume and accuracy
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to measurable output like authorization volumes processed daily or denial appeal success rates from prior roles. Hiring managers for financial clearance positions understand productivity metrics far better than vague experience claims.
Financial Clearance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial clearance specialists?
The companies hiring the most financial clearance specialists right now include University of Maryland Medical System, Raytheon, and UTHealth Houston, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large hospital systems and multi-site physician groups tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many financial clearance specialist jobs are remote?
About 74% of financial clearance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in insurance verification and prior authorization roles that don't require face-to-face patient contact. Roles tied to bedside registration or in-person financial counseling are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a financial clearance specialist?
Start by building familiarity with health insurance terminology, payer portals, and basic medical billing concepts through a certificate program in medical billing and coding or healthcare administration. Entry-level positions in patient access or front-desk registration are the most common first step, where you gain hands-on experience with eligibility checks and authorization requests before moving into a dedicated financial clearance role.
Can I get hired as a financial clearance specialist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate comfort with payer portals, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly under authorization deadlines. Volunteering in a hospital patient access department, completing a medical billing certificate, or holding a customer service background in insurance are all practical ways to build a credible case without years of financial clearance experience on your resume.
What does the financial clearance specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone screen focused on your familiarity with insurance verification and prior authorization workflows, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled a payer denial, managed a high volume of pending authorizations, or resolved a coverage discrepancy. Some employers also include a brief written or system-based assessment to test accuracy under time pressure.
Where can I find and apply to financial clearance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to financial clearance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, clinical setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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